无毒。生中原川谷。
《本经》原文∶青 ，味甘，寒。主五脏邪气，风寒湿痹，益气，补脑髓，坚筋骨。久
服，
味甘，温，无毒。主治寒热、身肿，久服轻身，长年，益寿。十二月采，阴干。
味辛，微寒，无毒。主治身体风痒，头痛，咳逆，伤肺，肺痿，止烦，下气，小
痈肿，阴 ，可作摩粉。其叶，主风痒，可煮以浴。一名即藜，一名茨。生冯翊或道
月、八月采实，曝干。（乌头为之使。）
《本经》原文∶蒺藜子，味苦，温。主恶血，破症结积聚，喉痹乳难。久服，长肌肉，
明目轻身。一名旁通
味酸、咸，无毒。除膀胱邪气、腰痛，止痢。生河西及代郡雁门。五月五日采，阴
《本经》原文∶肉苁蓉，味甘，微温。主五劳七伤，补中，除茎中寒热痛，养五脏，强
阴，益精气多子，妇
无毒。一名白草。生益州。春采叶，夏采茎，秋采花，冬采根。
《本经》原文∶白英，味甘，寒。主寒热八疸消渴，补中益气。久服轻身延年。一名谷
菜。
无毒。生中山，二月采。
《本经》原文∶白蒿，味甘，平。主五脏邪气，风寒湿痹，补中益气，长毛发令黑，疗
心县
微寒，无毒。主治通身发黄，小便不利，除头热，去伏瘕。久服面白悦，长年。白
之，仙。生太山及丘陵 岸上。五月及立秋采，阴干。
《本经》原文∶茵陈，味苦，平。主风湿寒热邪气，热结黄胆。久服，轻身益气耐老。
生邱
(Yinchen Hao) Non-toxic. Grows in the valleys of the Central Plains.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Qinghao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba), sweet in taste, cold in nature. It treats pathogenic factors of the five zang organs, bi-syndrome caused by wind-cold-dampness, tonifies qi, nourishes the brain marrow, and strengthens sinews and bones. Long-term consumption...
(Sweet in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic.) It treats alternating chills and fever, bodily edema. Long-term consumption makes the body light, prolongs life, and increases longevity. Harvested in the twelfth lunar month, dried in the shade.
(Jili) Pungent in taste, slightly cold, non-toxic. It treats pruritus due to wind, headache, cough with reverse flow of qi, lung injury, fei-wei (lung atrophy), relieves restlessness, directs qi downward, treats small carbuncles and sores, and itching of the yin organs. It can be made into powder for external application. Its leaves treat pruritus due to wind and can be boiled for bathing. Also known as Jili or Ci. Grows in Fengyi or Daoyue. The fruits are harvested in the eighth lunar month and dried in the sun. (Wutou is its assistant herb.)
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Jilizi (Tribuli Fructus), bitter in taste, warm in nature. It treats evil blood, breaks up masses and accumulations, treats throat obstruction (hou-bi), and difficult lactation. Long-term consumption promotes muscle growth, brightens the eyes, and lightens the body. Also known as Pangtong.
(Roucongrong) Sour and salty in taste, non-toxic. It eliminates pathogenic factors of the bladder, treats lower back pain, and stops dysentery. Grows in Hexi and Yanmen Commandery of Daijun. Harvested on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, dried in the shade.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Roucongrong (Cistanches Radix), sweet in taste, slightly warm in nature. It treats five exhaustion and seven injuries, tonifies the middle jiao, eliminates cold and hot pain in the penis, nourishes the five zang organs, strengthens yin essence, benefits qi and essence, increases fertility, and [benefits women]...
(Baiying) Non-toxic. Also known as Baicao. Grows in Yizhou. Leaves are harvested in spring, stems in summer, flowers in autumn, and roots in winter.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Baiying (Solanum lyratum Root), sweet in taste, cold in nature. It treats chills and fever, eight types of jaundice, and xiaoke (wasting-thirst syndrome); it tonifies the middle and benefits qi. Long-term consumption makes the body light and prolongs life. Also known as Gucai.
(Bai Hao) Non-toxic. Grows in Zhongshan area, harvested in the second lunar month.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Baihao (Artemisiae Argyi Folium), sweet in taste, neutral in nature. It treats pathogenic factors of the five zang organs, bi-syndrome caused by wind-cold-dampness, tonifies the middle and benefits qi, promotes hair growth and turns it black, and treats heart palpitations/suspension...
(Yinchen) Slightly cold, non-toxic. It treats generalized yellowing of the body, difficulty in urination, clears heat from the head, and removes latent masses (fu-jia). Long-term consumption results in a fair and radiant complexion, prolongs life. Crushing Yinchen [leads to immortality like an immortal]. Grows on Mount Tai and hillsides along riverbanks. Harvested in May and during the Start of Autumn, dried in the shade.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Yinchen (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba), bitter in taste, neutral in nature. It treats pathogenic factors of wind, dampness, cold, and heat, and heat-binding jaundice. Long-term consumption makes the body light, benefits qi, and enhances resistance to aging. Grows in Qiu...